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Resources
Research
Development is CHILD’S PLAY! is interested
in providing evidence-based, results oriented practice. We
are interested in participating in research to demonstrate
the efficacy of our treatment approach, but are not currently
conducting research. Please visit the following sites for
information on current research.
Sensory Integration Global Network
The KID Foundation’s Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation
Spiral
Foundation
Temple University
Thomas Jefferson University:
Sensory
Integration Laboratory
University
of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Grace Baranek, PhD, OTR.
Vital
Links-Therapeutic Listening
Annual Research Symposium organized
by Pediatric
Therapy Network
American Journal of Occupational Therapy : articles related to our work were published. Search AJOT, sensory integration
Responses to Criticism of Occupational Therapy with Children
Miller, Lucy J. (February 2003). Empirical Evidence Related to Therapies
for Sensory Processing Impairments. National Association of School Psychologists,
Communiqué, Vol. 31, #5.
Wiss, T. (1989). Vestibular dysfunction in Learning Disabilities:
Differences in definitions Lead to different conclusions.
Journal of Learning Disabilities, 22:100 – 101.
Wiss, T. & Clark, F. (1990). Validity of the Southern
California Postrotary Nystagums Test: Misconceptions lead
to incorrect conclusions. American Journal of Occupational
Therapy, 44, 658-660.
Wiss, T. & Murphree, M. (September 2003). Letter to the
Editor: Response to “Pencil grips, legibility and speed
of fourth-graders' writing in cursive".
Recommended Reading
To learn more about occupational therapy, sensory integration
and related issues, take a look at one of our favorite
books.
Equipment and Supplies
Families frequently ask where to obtain some of our
supplies, equipment, and toys. This list
is not exhaustive, does not assume current availability of
the products, or recommendation of a particular item for any
individual child. Consult with your occupational therapist.
Professional Resources
American Occupational Therapy Association
Occupational Therapy
Association of California-state organization for OTs
Bay Area Association
of Pediatric Therapists-local professional organization for
pediatric OTs, PTs, and Speech Therapists
California Board of Occupational
Therapy-issues related to licensing or practice of OTs in
CA
Pediatric
Therapy Network: R2K Annual Research Conference
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